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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.76, 10,984.48 and 2,944.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.76, 10,984.48 and 2,944.12 is: 4,416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.76 : 10,984.48 = 2,944.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.76/10,984.48 = 2,944.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.76x = 10,984.48 × 2,944.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.76x = 32,339,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,339,627.26/7,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.92

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